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DNA Favorites Blog
This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
I typically share these posts to my DNA Favorites Facebook page and to my RichardHillDNA accounts on Bluesky, X,and LinkedIn. You can follow me in whatever medium you prefer.
Jun 13, 2025
DNA Test Finds Father: a Mafia Informant
This woman identified her father through DNA testing and learned about his secret life.
Jun 11, 2025
The Truth About DNA and Famous Connections
Have your DNA results suggested a connection to someone famous? Here's what that really means.
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Jun 04, 2025
DNA Tests Spur Interest in Genealogy in the UK
If you're hoping to trace your ancestry to the British Isles, your chances of finding a DNA cousin match there are improving.
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Jun 02, 2025
DNA Reunites Siblings After 80 Years
A brother and sister, separated as children during World War II, found their way back to each other thanks to a DNA match.
May 30, 2025
CeCe Moore's Favorite Episodes of Finding Your Roots
In an interview with Today, CeCe Moore shares her most memorable discoveries throughout her decade on “Finding Your Roots.”
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May 28, 2025
Good News from 23andMe Buyer
Regeneron has pledged to continue following all the existing privacy and security practices for 23andMe, which has attracted over 15 million users. This includes continuing 23andMe’s consumer genetic testing services "uninterrupted."
May 23, 2025
How to Use the New Mitotree Haplogroups for Genealogy
Family Tree DNA has dramatically expanded the mitochondrial DNA haplogroups and now provides many new reports. Learn all about it in this blog post.
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May 21, 2025
Siblings Find Long-Lost Big Sister After 70 Years
Mary was forced to give up her eldest daughter at a notorious Mother and Baby Home in Ireland. A DNA test finally reunited her children.
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May 19, 2025
New Owner of 23andMe
The wait is over. Regeneron will buy DNA testing company 23andMe and vows to use customer DNA data ethically.
May 16, 2025
Understanding Y-DNA Haplogroups in Family Finder™ Results
Men doing the Family Finder autosomal DNA test at Family Tree DNA are now getting a bonus: their Y-DNA haplogroup.
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May 14, 2025
Long-lost Siblings Reunite after 60 Years
DNA brought together a group of siblings separated for more than six decades. And one sister has the same name as a deceased sister.
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May 12, 2025
25 Years of Genetic Genealogy
Bennett Greenspan, founder of Family Tree DNA, shares the story behind genetic genealogy innovations, the community that made them possible, and his hopes for the future of genetic genealogy.
May 09, 2025
DNA for Native American Genealogy
Watch this free webinar recorded at RootsTech 2025. It shows 10 techniques and tools for finding and confirming (or sometimes refuting) Native American ancestors.
May 07, 2025
"Bad Omen" Baby Meets Mother 60 Years Later
Abandoned in Hong Kong due to superstition and adopted in the U.K., Rachel used DNA to find her birth family.
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May 05, 2025
Understanding and Using Haplotype Clusters
A new feature called Haplotype Clusters was released with the new Mitotree and mtDNA Discover at Family Tree DNA. Learn all about it here.
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Apr 24, 2025
Using Mitochondrial DNA for Genealogy
Less commonly used than autosomal or Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA is still a powerful tool for genealogists. Read this article for research tips and strategies.
Apr 22, 2025
Adopted? You May Not Be a Legal Citizen
Due to parental oversights, many foreign-born adoptees lack the U.S. citizenship needed to get a passport and may face deportation.
Apr 18, 2025
Maintain Your 23andMe Account
Don't give up on an important genealogical resource due to scary headlines. Here's a good summary with links to factual sources about the 23andMe status.
Apr 16, 2025
Stolen Baby Meets Mother 40 Years Later
Through meticulous research and DNA testing, Connecting Roots sheds light on the time when Chile sold babies to foreign families.
Apr 11, 2025
How to Transfer Your FamilyTreeDNA Tree to MyHeritage
A customer of both companies, Dave shares how he did and what he learned from the experience.
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Apr 09, 2025
DNA Completes 50-Year Search for Family
Searching for her biological father since age 15, Kerri finds her family that ultimately supports her through a battle with cancer.
Apr 07, 2025
Updates to 23andMe Ancestry Composition
23andMe can now connect you to 4000+ geographic regions, ethnolinguistic groups, and cultural groups around the world.
Apr 04, 2025
Woman Finds Biological Father through a TV Show
A series on BYUtv called “Relative Race” uses genetic experts to find long-lost relatives. Here's a summary of the first episode.
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Apr 02, 2025
New DNA Reports to Uncover Your Maternal Ancestry
Family Tree DNA's new mtDNA Discover™ adds a dozen new beta mtDNA reports to help you determine your ancestors’ origins and find connections with your matches.
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Mar 31, 2025
DNA Reveals this Man's Adoption at Age 66
After the shocking discovery, a librarian helps Lorenz use more DNA testing to find and reunite with his biological family.
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